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Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotel to Offer Elf Tuck-ins and More for Holiday Season

Guests as the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel can experience some holiday magic this year with the resort's Holiday Happenings event.

The month-long Holiday Happenings event begins in December and will feature a Florida-themed Santa and Mrs. Claus who will be meeting and greeting guests in Santa's tiki hut. The hut will be decorated with palm trees, flamingos, and reindeer.

Interactive Glow with the Show Ear Hats to Debut at Walt Disney World Resort in October

If you've been to Walt Disney World, chances are you own at least one Mickey Mouse Ear Hat, and starting next month you can add an interactive, color-changing ear hat to your collection.

The Glow with the Show ear hats - which arrived at Disneyland in the summer of 2012 - are set to make their debut on October 15 during the 15th anniversary of Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Great Gifts for Mom from the DisneyStore.com

Mother's Day is May 13th in the U.S. and the DisneyStore.com has gifts that are practically perfect in every way for the Disney loving Mom. Both new Moms and Moms with years of experience still want to feel like a Princess, so why not make this Mother's Day the most Magical ever. I've gathered together a couple of links to give you some ideas of the fun merchandise just waiting for your Mom to unwrap.

It's the Walt Disney World Marathon's 20th Anniversary

Coming in 2013 the Walt Disney World Marathon will be celebrating it's 20th Anniversary Race during a fun filled weekend of activities for all ages. Race weekend (January 10th-13th, 2013) hosts fun events for families to enjoy that stress the importance of physical fitness for every age.

Fountains of Imagination

There are spots scattered around Disney Parks and resorts that not only provide their section of the park with themed atmosphere, but also have the effect of bringing people together. The most beloved of these places may be the jumping fountains outside of the Imagination Pavilion.

Fantasmic! A Disney Hollywood Studios Nighttime Spectacular

When the sun goes down at Walt Disney World it doesn't have to be time to head home. My family loves to spend nighttime in the parks and explore all of the magical details of Disney after dark. Fans know that some of the most spectacular shows and effects that Disney has created to entertain the masses happen at the end of the night. Fan favorites include "Wishes" Magic Kingdom Fireworks, Epcot's "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth", and my favorite at Disney's Hollywood Studios "Fantasmic!"

The Grand 1 Yacht at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Have you been looking for indulgent romantic night at Walt Disney World? Perhaps something Grand? How about a perfect night aboard the Grand 1 Yacht at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You can experience this luxurious getaway for an extra special celebration or just spend a relaxing day out on the water.

Bring the Love Home with Disney Valentines Day Magic

It's almost that time again where spouses, couples, and companions look to find the perfect something for their beloved. Saint Valentine's Day (February 14th) is fast approaching! Candy and flowers and jewelry are the norm, but which to chose for your unique Disney fan? No worries, Disney's Enchanted Florist can help with selections to be delivered both at Walt Disney World Resort or right to your front door at home.

Disney's Princess 1/2 Marathon Weekend

RunDisney events are becoming increasingly popular not only with established athletes, but they are reaching out to a whole new population of Disney lovers and are inspiring them to get fit. The next big event coming up on the runDisney schedule will bring together women from around the world for Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend on Feb. 24-26, 2012. Does you Fairy Godmother Carry a Stopwatch?

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa's Magnificent Gingerbread House

One of Disney's most impressive holiday displays is the magnificent creation from the pastry chefs at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. 2011 will be the 13th year for the fantasy structure sitting in the Grand Floridian's Lobby, a life size gingerbread house.

Holiday Decorations for Resort Rooms at Walt Disney World

Christmas season at Walt Disney World is a magical time full of whimsy and decorations reaching to every corner of the world. A recent trend, especially amongst DVCers, has been for travelers to decorate their hotel rooms with holiday finery to make it feel a little more like home.

Walt Disney World's Best Holiday Resort [Facebook Fans]

'Tis the season for Holiday Fun! We polled our Facebook Fans to Find out what they think are the best Disney Resorts to stay at during the Winter Holidays. Our run away winner was Disney's Wilderness Lodge! Grand Floridian and Pop Century had honorable mentions but the resort deemed best to spend your Disney Winter Vacation at is the one with a North woods mountain flair.